Eisenkot Delays Government Swearing-In to Replace Knesset Speaker
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, has postponed the swearing-in of Israel's new government to first replace the Knesset Speaker. The vote for the new speaker is expected next week, after which Eisenkot will notify the president of his coalition's formation. This tactic aims to control the power transfer process, as the current speaker could set a disadvantageous date for the ministerial confirmation. Avigdor Lieberman opposes a minority government, but Eisenkot's party expects him to abstain.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot postponed Israel's new government swearing-in to first elect a new Knesset Speaker.
- The vote for the new Knesset Speaker is expected to take place next week.
- Current Speaker Amir Ohana could set a disadvantageous date for the ministerial confirmation vote.
- Opposition factions have not yet agreed on a candidate to replace the current Knesset Speaker.
- Avigdor Lieberman opposes a minority government and threatens to vote against its approval.
- Eisenkot's party believes Lieberman will ultimately abstain from blocking the vote.
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, has decided to postpone the swearing-in of Israel's new government until a new Knesset Speaker is elected. The vote for the parliamentary head is expected next week, after which Eisenkot plans to inform the president of his successful coalition formation. This move aims to ensure Eisenkot has full control over the transfer of power. Israeli law stipulates that the Knesset Speaker sets the date for the ministerial confirmation vote. The current Speaker, Amir Ohana, could potentially schedule the vote at a time disadvantageous to the new cabinet, a concern raised by opposition representatives. The situation is complicated by the opposition's failure to agree on a candidate to replace Ohana, making the speaker's replacement technically impossible without factional consensus. This delay is hindering the cabinet's approval process. Adding to the challenges, Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has stated he will vote against a minority government, warning it would harm national security and ultimately lead to Benjamin Netanyahu's return to power. However, within the Yashar party, there is confidence that Lieberman will ultimately abstain from blocking the vote, which would remove the former prime minister from power.
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